Post-operative lymphatic drainage (MLD) is crucial for reducing swelling, bruising, and preventing fibrosis, typically starting 24-48 hours post-surgery (with clearance). Protocols involve gentle, light-pressure, manual, rhythmic strokes toward lymph nodes.

Recommended packages for body procedures  range from 5, 10, to 12+ sessions depending on procedure severity, usually starting at 2-3 times per week, tapering to once weekly. 60-minute sessions are standard, sometimes combined with ultrasound cavitation and RadioFrecuency for advanced fibrosis management and skin tightening in later stages.  

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For facial post-op recovery, lymphatic drainage (MLD) is typically more frequent but shorter in duration (20–45 minutes) than body protocols. Because facial tissues are more delicate, most surgeons recommend starting between 3 to 10 days post-surgery, once drains are removed and incisions have begun to close.

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Recommended Protocol Packages (Body)

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• 5 Sessions: Suitable for smaller procedures like minor liposuction or body contouring. 

  • Frequency: 2-3 sessions in week 1, 1-2 sessions in week 2.

  • Goal: Initial fluid removal and reduced swelling.

  • Start Timing: Within 24-48 hours (immediately) to 7 days post-surgery, with surgeon approval.

  • Technique: Light pressure is critical, as too much pressure can damage delicate, regenerating lymph vessels.

• 10 Sessions : Standard for procedures like standard liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), or breast surgery.

  • Frequency: 2-3 sessions/week for the first 2 weeks, then 1-2 sessions/week for weeks 3-5.

  • Goal: Substantial edema reduction, prevention of fibrosis, accelerated tissue healing.

• 12+ Sessions (Extensive/Multiple Procedures): Recommended for combined procedures (e.g., mommy makeovers), extensive liposuction, or complex reconstructive surgeries.

  • Frequency: 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks, tapering to 1 weekly until optimal results are achieved.

  • Goal: Long-term tissue remodeling, significant reduction of persistent edema and fibrosis. ​

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Recommended Protocol Packages (Face)

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• 5-Session Package (Minor Facial Work)

  • Best for: Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), thread lifts, or localized fat transfers.

  • Protocol: 2 sessions in week one, then 1 session weekly for 3 weeks.

  • Goal: Quickly clear "morning puffiness" and acute swelling around the eyes or injection sites.

• 10-Session Package (Standard Facial Surgery)

  • Best for: Rhinoplasty (nose job) or chin/neck liposuction.

  • Protocol: 2–3 sessions per week for the first 2 weeks, then 1 session weekly for 4–5 weeks.

  • Goal: Focused fluid removal from the jawline and tip of the nose where swelling persists longest.

• 12-Session Package (Major Facial Reconstruction)

  • Best for: Full deep-plane facelifts, neck lifts, or combined facial procedures.

  • Protocol: 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks, then tapering to 1 session every 10 days.

  • Goal: Long-term management of "tightness," softening of fibrotic (hard) tissue along incision lines, and helping the skin "settle" naturally over the new contours. 

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